Southern Sudan’s Animal-Shaped Cities

The government of Southern Sudan unveiled a sweeping, multi-billion dollar plan to redevelop its regional capital cities. Given the precarious financial state of the Sudanese government, the bold proposal was shockingly unexpected. But what really had people scratching their heads was that the upgraded cities would take the shape of various fruits and animals.

Voice of America reports “the $10.1 billion plan proposes remaking cities in Sudan’s south into shapes found on regional flags. Blueprints and maps illustrate Juba in the shape of a rhinoceros, Yambio fashioned after a pineapple and Wau as a giraffe.”